<I>Francis:</I> A New Oratorio by Richard Danielpour

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] WORLD PREMIERE Inspired by the life of St. Francis of Assisi, marking the 800th anniversary of his death. Sister Margaret Carney, OSF, STD, librettist JoAnn Falletta, conductor Claudia Christian, narrator Anna Schubert, soprano Edward Nelson, baritone Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus Vernon Huff, BPC music director Fredonia Chamber Choir RICHARD DANIELPOUR Francis (2026) World Premiere – Richard Danielpour An oratorio in nine scenes for soprano, baritone, narrator, chorus, and orchestra Experience a major world premiere as the BPO brings Richard Danielpour’s Francis to life—an expansive new oratorio inspired by the life of St. Francis of Assisi, marking